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Mazda CX-80 review
Mazda CX-80 review
Mazda’s seven-seat SUV makes for an appealing and practical family car, with efficient powertrains and excellent build quality
Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan
Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan
Parent company of Peugeot, Citroen and Alfa Romeo won’t hedge its bets, with plans afoot to bolster HEV offer
Best saloon cars to buy in 2025
Best saloon cars to buy in 2025
Saloon cars may be less popular than they used to be, but there are still plenty of fantastic models to choose from
Nissan Qashqai - Boot space, comfort & practicality
Nissan Qashqai - Boot space, comfort & practicality
There’s a lot to like about the Qashqai’s practicality, but it lags behind some rivals for interior space
New Dacia Sandero hybrid option to boost mpg and cut costs
New Dacia Sandero hybrid option to boost mpg and cut costs
Thanks to Sandero’s Jogger-based underpinnings, supermini may soon be offered with hybrid tech
Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at plug-in hybrids and wonders if the new stricter tests will actually work
Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model 
Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model
Dacia’s value-driven SUV will use hybrid technology to offer electrified off-road ability
Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?
Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?
BYD is known for its EVs, but how does its first plug-in hybrid to be launched in the UK, the Seal U, stack up against VW’s Tiguan?
New XPeng Aero HT is a six-wheeled Cybertruck clone with a helicopter in the boot
New XPeng Aero HT is a six-wheeled Cybertruck clone with a helicopter in the boot
Combined car and aircraft has already been licenced to fly in China, with prices from £220,000
Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that
Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that
Alex Ingram explains why he believes that PHEVs aren't all they're cracked up to be
Best small hybrid SUVs 2025
Best small hybrid SUVs 2025
If you’re looking for low running costs from your small SUV, hybrid power could be the answer. Here’s the pick of the current crop…
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2025
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2025
The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially. Here are our electrified favourites
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2025
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2025
Families typically need a big car with low running costs – and the best seven-seat hybrids fit the bill
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted
More realistic emissions testing could see substantial tax increases for PHEV drivers
Cupra Formentor review
Cupra Formentor review
The Cupra Formentor is a sporty, coupe-SUV that’s talented enough to mix it with more established, premium rivals
Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Q4 set to add all-wheel drive to hybrid version 
Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Q4 set to add all-wheel drive to hybrid version
New crossover will have two electric motors and offer “excellent traction” for winter
New BMW 330e 2024 review: one of the best plug-in company cars you can buy
New BMW 330e 2024 review: one of the best plug-in company cars you can buy
The facelifted BMW 330e PHEV is a top business choice
GWM Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid aims to corner SUV market with sub-£24,000 price tag
GWM Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid aims to corner SUV market with sub-£24,000 price tag
There’s a new Chinese budget SUV and it comes from the same people that brought you the Funky Cat
What is a hybrid car? 
What is a hybrid car?
Hybrids are everywhere but with mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids all available, understanding the technology can be hard.
Dacia Duster review
Dacia Duster review
The latest Dacia Duster SUV ditches diesel power in favour of (mostly) hybrid options
New Mercedes CLA: EV next year, ahead of hybrid in 2026
New Mercedes CLA: EV next year, ahead of hybrid in 2026
Mercedes has developed a brand new, “extremely efficient” electric powertrain for its Tesla Model 3 fighter
New BMW XM Kith Concept is an M1-inspired super-SUV
New BMW XM Kith Concept is an M1-inspired super-SUV
Limited-edition BMW XM revealed at Art Basel Miami in the US, with purple paint and a link to the iconic M1
Citroen C4 and e-C4 get 2025 facelifts and a major price cut of £5,600
Citroen C4 and e-C4 get 2025 facelifts and a major price cut of £5,600
The C4, e-C4 and C4 X have been given a comprehensive makeover in line with Citroen’s new design language
Land Rover Defender review
Land Rover Defender review
The Defender remains one of the most desirable SUVs around, offering a combination of genuine off-road ability, style and practicality
Nissan Qashqai - Reliability and safety
Nissan Qashqai - Reliability and safety
Standard safety kit is excellent, and it's helped the Nissan Qashqai achieve a five-star Euro NCAP rating
Vauxhall Frontera review
Vauxhall Frontera review
The equal price between electric and hybrid versions is the Vauxhall Frontera’s stand-out attribute, although it offers practicality and reasonable ru…
Toyota Yaris receives a fresh round of updates for 2025
Toyota Yaris receives a fresh round of updates for 2025
Cosmetic upgrades in store for Toyota’s big-selling supermini
Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid 2024 review: new-look SUV is now more efficient than ever
Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid 2024 review: new-look SUV is now more efficient than ever
The popular Formentor has received a series of effective upgrades, but it can be a bit pricey to buy
Lotus backtracks on electric-only plan in favour of new ‘Hyper Hybrid’ tech
Lotus backtracks on electric-only plan in favour of new ‘Hyper Hybrid’ tech
New plug-in hybrid powertrain on the way, with “EV-centric” driving experience and over 100 miles of zero-emissions range
New Vauxhall Grandland Hybrid 2024 review: SUV has its strengths but is far from perfect
New Vauxhall Grandland Hybrid 2024 review: SUV has its strengths but is far from perfect
The new Vauxhall Grandland is a big step forward, but still lags behind many of its hybrid SUV rivals
Nissan X-Trail review
Nissan X-Trail review
The Nissan X-Trail is bigger and better than before, but its innovative electrified powertrain isn’t as efficient as some rivals
New Volvo XC90 T8 review: popular plug-in hybrid is better than ever
New Volvo XC90 T8 review: popular plug-in hybrid is better than ever
The Volvo XC90 SUV has been updated to keep if fresh against newer competition
Jeep Grand Cherokee review
Jeep Grand Cherokee review
The Jeep Grand Cherokee struggles to compete with a host of talented SUV rivals at this price point
MG HS - MPG, emissions & running costs
MG HS - MPG, emissions & running costs
The plug-in hybrid MG HS boasts a massive 75-mile EV range and super low tax rates for company car drivers
MG HS review
MG HS review
The MG HS might be an inexpensive mid-size SUV, but it’s not missing any kit or quality